Oil and Gas Specialist I

PowerLines; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerLines is seeking a qualified professional to perform geological, hydrological and engineering duties in enforcing oil and gas laws and environmental programs in Oklahoma. You will review applications, permits, inspection reports, test results and samples to determine compliance with pollution abatement, reclamation and production rules.

The role involves interpreting state and federal laws, evaluating Commission data, preparing technical reports, and testifying as an expert witness at

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews to determine the accuracy of hydrological and engineering data; notify industry personnel of deficiencies and assist in correcting errors.
• Evaluate data on Commission proceedings to determine compliance with rules and laws.
• Interpret state and federal laws and commission rules for staff, industry personnel and the public.
• Investigate oil and gas pollution sites and related facilities and provide technical recommendations.
• Prepare geological, hydrological and engineering reports; review information for hearings; testify as an expert witness at Commission hearings.

Job description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are involved in performing professional geological, hydrological and/or engineering duties involving the enforcement of laws and rules in oil and gas exploration and production and pollution abatement and environmental programs. This includes review of applications, permits, inspection reports, test results, sample analysis and other documents in order to determine compliance with rules and laws of pollution abatement and reclamation, production allowables, density, location, well plugging, correlative rights and spacing.

Typical Functions

• Conducts reviews to determine accuracy of hydrological and engineering data; notifies industry personnel of deficiencies and provides assistance in correcting errors.

• Evaluates data on Commission proceedings to determine compliance with rules and laws.

• Interprets state and federal laws and commission rules for staff, industry personnel and the public.

• Investigates oil and gas pollution sites and exploration, production and pipeline safety transportation facilities and provides technical and professional recommendations.

• Prepares geological, hydrological and engineering reports; reviews information and exhibits used in hearings; and testifies at Commission hearings as an expert witness.